Man in critical condition after car crashes in ditch

9/13/2005

ERIE, Mich. A Sandusky man remained in critical condition last night following a one-car crash early Sunday morning along Luna Pier Road in Erie Township, Monroe County sheriff s deputies said.

Joel Borden, 21, was taken via air ambulance to Medical University Hospital after the crash, which occurred about 5:45 a.m. Sunday along Luna Pier Road near Bay Creek Road.

Deputies said Mr. Borden was eastbound on Luna Pier when he drove into the ditch. The car flipped over and struck a utility pole, and Mr. Borden was thrown from the vehicle, deputies said.

The incident remains under investigation.